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M158 WWW

1995 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 WWW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,415 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,401 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 67,300 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2006 56,085 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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M158 WWW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M158 WWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M158 WWW registered?

M158 WWW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M158 WWW safe to buy?

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